Bitumen is a semi-solid hydrocarbon product produced from refining crude but also occurs naturally. It is often referred to as asphalt and the terms are commonly used interchangeably; however, bitumen is the black oil product while asphalt is a combination of bitumen and aggregate stone. It is a very heavy, viscous material, is highly resistant to water and to environmental factors and requires storage and transportation at very high temperatures.

It is primarily used by the construction industry, most notably for roofing and road surfaces, which accounts for approximately 85% of all bitumen use.

LNG

Platts IFO 500 CST assessments reflect specifications for RMK 500 CST, ISO 8217: 2010. These include: Approximate Kinematic Viscosity: maximum 500 CST at 50 degrees Celsius; Sulphur: maximum 3.5Flash point: minimum 60 degrees Celsius; Pour point (upper) winter quality: maximum 30 degrees Celsius, summer quality: same; Water: maximum Ash: maximum 0.15 Vanadium: maximum 450 mg/kg; Aluminium plus silicon: maximum 60 mg/kg. ‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎

LPG

Specifications: RMG 380 CST, ISO 8217:2010. These include: Approximate Kinematic Viscosity: maximum 380 CST at 50 degrees Celsius; Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Index: 870 maximum; Sulphur: maximum 3.5 Flash point: minimum 60 degrees Celsius; Hydrogen sulphide: 2 mg/kg maximum; Acidity: 2.5 mg KOH/g maximum; Pour point (upper) winter quality: 30 degrees Celsius maximum, summer quality: same; Water: 0.5maximum; Ash: 0.10 maximum; Vanadium: maximum 350 mg/kg; Sodium: maximum 100 mg/kg; Aluminium plus Silicon: 60 mg/kg maximum.

PETROLEUM COKE

Specifications generally conform with that of RME 180 CST, ISO 8217:2010. These include: Approximate Kinematic Viscosity: maximum 180 CST at 50 degrees Celsius; Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Index: 860 maximum; Sulphur: maximum 3.5 Flash point: minimum 60 degrees Celsius; Hydrogen sulphide: 2 mg/kg maximum; Acidity: 2.5 mg KOH/g maximum; Pour point (upper) winter quality: 30 degrees Celsius maximum, summer quality: same; Water: 0.5 maximum; Ash: 0.070 maximum; Vanadium: maximum 150 mg/kg; Sodium: maximum 50 mg/kg; Aluminium plus Silicon: 50 mg/kg maximum. Ultra low sulphur bunker fuel: Platts assess 0.1 sulphur bunker fuel. Specifications in Europe conform to an RMD 80 specification.